A village in the parish of Kilchrist, on the east coast of the barony
of Clonderalaw, Co. Clare, Munster. It stands near the estuary
of the Fergus, about 6½ miles south-south-west of the town of Clare.
A small quay on the Fergus, in its vicinity, facilitates the exportation
of farm produce. Area, 12 acres. Pop., in 1841, 194. Houses 29.
The ruin of Dangan tower or castle is in the neighbourhood.

The Parliamentary Gazeteer of Ireland,
1845Courtesy of Clare Local Studies Project